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The UK generated more electricity from wind than from coal in the full calendar year of 2016, Carbon Brief analysis shows. The milestone is a first for the UK and reflects a collapse in coal generation, which contributed just 9.2% of UK electricity last year, with 11.5% from wind. The coal decline saw its output […]
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Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology
The Spain-based Ingeteam has developed a new medium voltage power converter for offshore wind turbines with the capacity of up to 15MW.
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Ørsted and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Denmark) are testing how 3D-printed reefs can benefit biodiversity in the Kattegat, a strait between Denmark and Sweden, which is experiencing a historically low cod stock, the Danish energy company said. This is the first time 3D-printed reefs are used in Danish waters, and they will […]
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In the first quarter of 2013, Statkraft achieved an underlying operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 4180 million, on par with the corresponding quarter in 2012. Negative currency effects resulted in a net profit of NOK 443 million, compared with NOK 3430 million in the first quarter last year. “Increased production capacity and higher […]
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Rick Arthur from GE wrote an article on the company’s website about a research that GE is conducting to solve the issue of ice accumulation on wind turbines and other offshore infrastructure operating in extremely cold environments: I’m excited to highlight some progress GE Research has made in modeling the formation of ice from water […]
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Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection
The National Grid statistics have shown that wind generated more electricity in the UK than coal over the course of an entire month for the first time this April, RenewableUK reports. In April 2016, wind generated 2,290 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the UK, while coal generated 1,755GWh, according to the official statistics. RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief […]
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A local energy forum will today be told that new technology holds the key to reducing the north coast’s reliance on coal-fired power… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, June 03, 2011;
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RenewableUK says new data shows that August was an exceptional month for wind energy, with new records set and generation levels exceeding both nuclear and coal, according to official National Grid statistics. On five separate occasions, wind overtook coal-fired plants for generation over a single day, the first time this has ever happened. Wind exceeded […]
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Day-ahead electricity prices in continental Europe recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in March as surging German solar and wind output helped chase prices lower in neighboring countries, according to data released by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider. The Platts Continental Power Index (CONTI) fell 8.4% in March to €35.06 […]
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Grid Connection, Technology
PCS Power Converter Solutions GmbH in Berlin is further expanding its portfolio for generating electricity using wind turbines. The new Green Line Grid Stability product line supplements the existing product range to ensure the low voltage ride through capability (LVRT) of wind turbines. PCS will present examples from the Green Line Family of full power […]
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More than 20 nations and states committed to phase out coal by 2030 and move to cleaner power sources on 16 November at the COP23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.
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Marylanders appreciate the feel-good arguments for offshore wind energy, but they want to see hard, cold numbers as well… (chevychase) [mappress] Source: chevychas, November 07, 2011;
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Tecnalia has led an European consortium for the development of a novel 10MW lightweight and reliable generator based on superconducting materials. The concept has been patented in Europe and the U.S., and a prototype has been built to validate the system.
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In the years to come an increasing number of offshore wind turbine (OWT) installations are expected in deeper waters. This will require the use of more complex braced support structures such as jackets instead of the more widely used monopole foundations. For modelling OWT-specific aspects such as rotor aerodynamics and control system actions, designers are […]
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GE Renewable Energy has selected Heatex as the supplier of the generator cooling system for the Haliade-X offshore wind turbine. Heatex, a cleantech company specialized in air-to-air heat exchangers, will supply the generator cooling system consisting of heat exchangers and surrounding auxiliary components. Following a technical collaboration between GE and Heatex, focussed on optimizing the […]
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Those commissioning maritime construction projects will soon be able to assure themselves that their jack-up operators are competent and safe. The International Jack-Up Barge Owners Association (IJUBOA) has published its Code of Practice and set up a scheme to recognise the competence of existing barge masters. The code provides a standard against which companies […]
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Grid Connection, R&D, Technology
Transmission system operator TenneT is preparing to kick off a pilot project with four partners to explore options for providing primary reserve capacity to combat fluctuations in the electricity grid and prepare the system for a larger share of energy produced from renewable sources. The increase in electricity from renewable source like wind and solar will, in […]
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Barnshaws Metal Bending announced a new structural steel development that will provide significant construction cost and lead time savings for the offshore wind turbine industry. The company has now developed methods for cold bending rectangular hollow sections (RHS) for base platform support rings that are used as an integral part of the structure of turbines. […]
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Environment, R&D, Vessels, Wind Farm Update
Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd (BODL) will be deploying 11 hydrophones in order to monitor the presence and activity of small cetaceans in and around the proposed 99.9MW Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstration project, Kis-Orca reports. The hydrophones are passive devices consisting of a buoyant plastic tube 67cm in length and 10cm in diameter attached to a weight by […]
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Business & Finance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education
French multinational bank BNP Paribas will more than double the financing resources allocated to the renewable energy sector, from EUR 6.9 billion in 2014 to EUR 15 billion in 2020, and strengthen its policies for the management of carbon risk. The bank will also continue to promote Green Bonds to institutional investors, a market in which the bank […]
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The OWI-Lab climate chamber is a realization of the ‘Offshore Wind Infrastructure Application Lab’ (OWI-Lab). This lab is a R&D initiative which aims to initiate and support innovation projects concerning offshore wind energy. The project’s purpose is to increase the reliability and efficiency of offshore wind farms by investing in open testing and monitoring equipment […]
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University of Queensland researchers want to set up wind or tidal turbines at suggested site for Dudgeon Point coal terminal. Mr Froome of University of Queensland thinks this renewable project could lower carbon footprint of terminal. Solar plant is unlikely to be installed at this site. Mr Froome is Renewable Energy Coordinator at UQ’s Global […]
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I C Brindle & Co. Ltd, a marine safety specialist, has published its new Workboat Code Training Manual meeting the requirements of the UK Workboat Code 2014 which came into effect on 1st January 2015. The manual is to provide crew members with information about the purpose and use of all life-saving appliances carried on board, the meaning of […]
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The Grid Code defines the working conditions for the operators of the grid administrators and the distributer or end user concerning the operation of, and the connection to, the grid, how the grid is functioning, and connections to other grids. They are the rules to which generating plants have to conform in order that their product, the electricity generated […]
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Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance
The UK government has announced plans to close all unabated coal-fired power stations by 2025 and restrict their use by 2023. The government will consult early next year on when to close all unabated coal-fired power stations. Announcing the decision ahead of a speech which will set out a new direction for the country’s energy […]
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Following a period of development, ADC launched the new Code of Practice at the 2012 Oceanology Exhibition, recently held at the Excel Centre in London. The Code deals with all matters relating to Conducting Diving Operations on Renewable Energy Projects up to 12 miles offshore, in water depths up to 50m depth, using air or […]
